- The 2025 Wiley Research Heroes Award has been bestowed upon Dr. Chandrakant Lahariya, a former employee of the World Health Organization.
- He is the first and only Indian to receive this international honor.
- The award was presented after evaluating more than 2,000 nominations from around the world.
- Dr. Lahariya was selected in the "Impact Beyond Academia" category for the year 2025.
- This award recognizes individuals whose research is inclusive, innovative, and generates real-world impact.
- He was among five global researchers recognized for their outstanding research contributions and policy impact.
- His work as a health policy researcher, academic, and physician was particularly commended.
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